Seat Leon 2017 vs Peugeot 308 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Seat Leon and Peugeot 308 have the same engine power, but Seat Leon torque is 5 NM less than Peugeot 308. Seat Leon reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Seat Leon is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Seat Leon consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Leon could require 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Seat Leon consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2017 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Leon is 3 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1228 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Seat Leon has 40 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. This could mean that the Seat Leon uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Leon is 0.1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Peugeot 308 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Seat Leon, so Peugeot 308 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 11 200 | |
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